This morning we had a small gathering of those who were available, to celebrate what was achieved here.

The make-over of this area has been an amazingly positive experience and shows that if we want to achieve something as a community, we can !

The area went from a barren section of land to a beautiful garden and art display.

If you haven’t seen it yet, please go have a look.

It would not have been possible without all the volunteers giving their time and/or donations and the support of the local businesses as mentioned below.

( in random order)

Please check out this list of people and companies that have contributed to this project and give them a big THANK YOU.

Special thanks go out to Thierry and the Farmwatch team, Kobus and Dalien from Appelblaar nursery and Warren Cary.

As for me, I am very happy I was able to make this happen for Hoedspruit. I want to thank each and everyone involved for your positive attitude and contributions; for always taking my calls, answering my WhatsApp’s and helping me achieve this.

Volunteers/donors

Jane & John Stroebel

Loreen & Kevin McDonald

Casey Cole

David Byrne

Harm-Jan Bouwknegt

Armand

Living AsSets crew

Brent Abrahamse

Elsa & JC Le Roux

Kim Bird

Aloma Stevens

Cheryl Theron

Portia Mashego

Pamela Hobson

Ignace & Vera van Eekhout

Catherine Lategan & crew from Koti

AJ & Janine Pretorius

Yvonne van Eijk

Ilse Krige

Sharon Gilbert-Rivett – The Safari Collective

Marlene & Jaco Craucamp

John Grobler

Pippa Moolman

Kate de Kock

Jane Robinson

Jackie Viljoen

Warren Cary

Vanrooy Sondlane

Stephanie Mollet

Isla Perry

Storm Barkas

Sbonelo Ngomane

Kelly Phipps

Sophie Niemann

Terrence Mabaso

Patrick, Simon, and the rest of the Grass Truck drivers for their full understanding and co- operation

Maruleng Municipality

The many Farm Watch Team members for their assistance.

Businesses

Andre vd Merwe / Leopardo Electrics

Jaco Craucamp / JC Plant Hire

Eugene van Vrede / Buco

Nic / HWE

Wouter Pretorius / PME

Bruce Kirchmann Construction

Gavin Diederiks / PalaPave

Ruaan / Enviru services

Lionel / Cape fruit packing

Berthus / KM Bolt

Lizelle & Craig / Paintsmith

Johnny & Patrick / JCS de Hoed

Clinton Gordon/ Living AsSets

Greg Smith / Hoedspruit FM

Jason & Dennis/Woodlands garden center

Sharon Smith / Bean and Leaf

Chris Hanekom /Hoedspruit Steelworks

Tshepo, sponsored by Emily-Jane / Safari moon

Sheldon/ Luna Plumbing

Melanie & Bruce Wood / Finelines construction

Maroelani & Agri electrical

Jackie Tucker / Keystone Cafe

Martin / Hoedspruit Brewery

Vincent Ward – My Africa

LeBamba

Mancini

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